At a time when air travel chaos is causing turbulence in people’s plans, the Indian Railways quietly stepped up to keep things moving—literally. With ongoing flight disruptions, especially at IndiGo, the Northern Railways has announced an additional coach for the Jammu–New Delhi Rajdhani Express for the next week. For many Delhiites who rely on this route for family visits, work travel or spiritual journeys, that extra bit of thoughtful planning could make all the difference.
New Delhi Railway Station, always buzzing with arrivals and departures, has again proven why trains remain the city’s lifeline. When the sky gets clogged, we look to the tracks. And the Rajdhani’s route—linking two significant destinations, the national capital and Jammu—has long been a dependable one for countless travellers. Now, during a week when airfares likely spike and flight seats disappear with last-minute cancellations, this timely cushion will help ease the load.
For many in Central Delhi, where the station stands and pulses with constant motion, this decision resonates practically and emotionally. Tourists returning home, students heading back to college, and those seeking a winter break with family in Jammu now have a slightly better shot at making their journeys less stressful.
In an age where most headlines revolve around tech glitches and airline setbacks, Indian Railways reminds us of the power of foresight and readiness. Adding an extra coach might seem like a small gesture, but it holds back a tide of panic for many. And while one coach may not fix all travel woes, it certainly reflects a systems-thinking approach grounded in our everyday needs.
If there’s a takeaway here for us Delhiites, it’s this: your backup might just turn out to be your most reliable choice. As always, trains continue to be not just cheaper, but sometimes more dependable—especially when the skies aren’t quite friendly. So if you’re thinking of heading out of the city in the coming week, it might be wise to glance at a train schedule before refreshing your flight app yet again.
Let the platforms do the flying for now.
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